obit for Leonard E. Nystedt

obit for Leonard E. Nystedt

The following obit originated with the Concord Monitor, in Concord, N.H. The Monitor does notguarantee the accuracy of original content that now resides off its web site.

Leonard E. Nystedt

Sunday, Jan. 26, 2003

Leonard E. Nystedt, 82, of Concord, died Friday at the Hospice House inConcord. He was born in West Springfield, Mass., the son of Henry andHelga (Fahlquist) Nystedt. He graduated from Norwich University with abachelor's degree in electrical engineering in 1942. He also received a lifetimeachievement award from Norwich. He served in the U.S. Army during WorldWar II as a captain in the 39th Signal Company 26th Division. He was a lifemember of the VFW. He worked for New England Telephone Company(Nynex) for 42 years as a statistician. Nystedt was a member of the EastCongregational Church and sang in the choir. He was a former member of theCentre Congregational Church in Lynnfield, Mass., where he served as adeacon. He was a life member of the Telephone Pioneers of America, servingas president for the Jasper C. Keller Chapter of Maine, New Hampshire andVermont and the Patriot Chapter in Davners, Mass. He was a life member ofthe Hampton Masonic Lodge in Springfield, Mass., and was also an EagleScout. He established the Concord branch of Talking Books Repair program.He is survived by his wife of 11 years, Priscilla Nystedt of Concord; two sons,Barry Nystedt of Wayland, Mass., and Gregory Nystedt of Houston; a sister,Eleanor Schissler of Maryland; two grandchildren and several nieces,nephews and cousins. His first wife, F. Eileen Nystedt, died in 1983. Callinghours will be held tomorrow from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Bennett Funeral Home,209 N. Main St., Concord. A memorial service will be held Tuesday at 10a.m. at the East Congregational Church, 51 Mountain Road, Concord, withthe Rev. Patricia Dubois officiating. Burial will be held at 2 p.m. at the ForestHill Cemetery in Lynnfield, Mass. Donations may be made in his name to theEast Congregational Church, 51 Mountain Road, Concord 03301.

Note: I am of no relation, but my sympathies go out to those of you who are.This is here as a lasting memorial for Mr. Nystedt.